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  1. mrlizzard

    Drawing critique / GD&T novice

    My GD&T is not to hot as learning! See drawing attached of a simple pre machined casting. Please add comment on my Datum choices and tolerance features - do they make sense? any comments are welcomed. Thanks
  2. mrlizzard

    View Colours in drawings

    I would like to be able to bring in fully shaded (as per model view) Iso views into my drawings, but cant get it to shade. I have looked through my general options, view properties and enabled 3D spec/colors with no luck. Note that I am unable to change my xml standards! Thanks
  3. mrlizzard

    painting abs

    I’m looking to get painted some small plastic brief case shells. They are vac formed from 3mm ABS sheets. I was looking into pre colored sheet material but because I want the wide range of colors/effects I’m going for a painting solution. With painting I’m worried that they will scratch, flake...
  4. mrlizzard

    vacuum formed plastic with gloss exterior

    Hi all, I am looking for 2.5mm abs or polycarbonate sheet that will be vacuum formed to produce a luggage hard shell. This will be formed in China and I have been contacting via email my requirements to the vac formers. The trouble is that the Chinese do not understand my requirement for a high...
  5. mrlizzard

    Abs / polycarbonate sheet brands

    I`m looking for the main global manufacturers/brands of sheet abs/polycarbonate sheet that: is vac formable available in vibrant colors (dont want to paint) High gloss finish uv/impact/scratch resisistant Who are the major producers of plastic sheet (apart from GE plastics)? ps its for a new...
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    Injection moulding Tolerances

    I’m designing some small injection moulded parts made from POM for a new hand held product Im getting manufactured in China. I’m a cad designer but have never dealt with the higher tolerances of injection molding before, rather vac forms, GRP and rottery mouldings etc. I don’t want to over...

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